Adam Thielen

“It doesn't really matter who's getting the credit. We just love to be on the field and winning games.”

“I think there were a lot of people at Mankato reaching out to the Vikings saying to just bring me in for a tryout.”

“When we go out, we have our favorite places, and the great thing about Minnesota is that most Minnesotans are pretty respectful of your time when you're with your family.”

“I would not be in the NFL, 100 percent, if it wasn't for basketball. I probably wouldn't be where I am without golf and baseball. Golf, for the mental side of the game, being able to focus on the now and take one shot at a time.”

“I love when people think I'm not a good receiver.”

“I don't care what people think about me.”

“I think there's a lot of people that still don't believe in me, and obviously, I love proving people wrong and helping the football team win games any possible way I can.”

“When you're coming into training camp, there's not a whole lot that is familiar. When you can grab something from it, it keeps you calm and helps you just play football.”

“You have to have a great offensive line, great quarterback and guys around you that believe in you and help you.”

“I had no idea the Vikings were interested. I was actually expecting other teams because the Green Bay Packers and three or four other teams asked for film after the combine in Dallas, and the Vikings weren't one of them.”

“A lot of people can talk about their faith. When you live it every day and act on the word of God, it's pretty cool to see.”

“I've never been a numbers guy. Numbers don't excite me. Winning games excites me.”

“For me, Thursday night football is a great time for me to enjoy the game with my family, as I'm not able to watch as much on Sundays.”

“If I get a target, I want the ball in my hands.”

“I'm the kind of person who always has a Plan B. I don't want to go into anything without another option.”

“I was pretty realistic about my chances of being drafted.”

“Whatever play is called, I go run the route.”

“For me there is so many factors in football, that's why it's the greatest team game. There are so many things that lead into having success, just like when you have a ton of success and when you have no success, it's not just you.”

“I don't think it's much different at this level. It just feels like playing high school football, college football. It's the same games, the same routes.”

“You have to be different on the field than you are at home.”